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Your favourite "modern" Rolex....

By: Baron - Mr Red : January 2nd, 2014-07:04

Later today, possibly tomorrow, i will post my first review of 2014. It will be of a watch I have been thinking about for a while. A modern Rolex too. However, ahead of that review, I am interested in hearing from people about which modern Rolex (defined as a watch that is still in production) is their favourite. I know, in the past, that I have described the Milgauss GV as the "best" modern Rolex available. So, I am curious...ahead of my review.....to hear what people think....

If Tudor is considered ...

By: nilomis : January 2nd, 2014-07:13

The Heritage Chronograph (not the blue, please) and the diver set (Black Bay and Pelagos) are the ones to go.

Cheers,

Nilo

No, no Tudor...

By: Baron - Mr Red : January 2nd, 2014-07:41

....My reason is simple...I think Tudor have done a phenomenal job at releasing great tributes to their vintage history. Rolex, on the other hand, as most vintage collectors will moan, have paid very little attention to providing tributes. I can only imagine how popular a Rolex tribute to the 6200 might be...it would be a staggering success. Yet, we don't see Rolex going down this path. JLC, Tudor....even Patek recognise the commercial angle of paying great attention to their historic and iconic marvels. Rolex just does not seem to have understood the importance of doing so....in this sense, I wanted to keep this thread strictly to Rolex as I wanted to see what people thought of modern Rolex. I think the idea of discussing Rolex and tributes is very rich for debate...and it will come for sure.....an argued analysis on why it makes more sense for Rolex to produce more tributes is one that I know many people have views on....

.......however, for this thread and in light of the review of a modern Rolex which will follow....just Rolex

What is the cut off date for your definition of modern… [nt]

By: ImranLondon : January 2nd, 2014-07:14

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I like the idea of it being still in production.....but...

By: Baron - Mr Red : January 2nd, 2014-07:21

.....if you want to stretch it a bit OK. Your Dayto would be considered somewhere between vintage and modern...so not that far back. I am thinking last 10 years i guess.

Well, the GMT 116710 Ceramic bezel is one of the coolest model.

By: amanico : January 2nd, 2014-08:02

As well as the YM:

Without forgetting the Milgauss, in its Rasta Version....

Yes, this is my favourite Trio, in the moderns.

Supposing that Moderns=Current.

Best,

Nicolas This message has been edited by amanico on 2014-01-02 08:02:57

great WS!!!!! [nt]

By: moc : January 2nd, 2014-09:51

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Too kind, my friend... The obsession of the details. ;)

By: amanico : January 2nd, 2014-10:01

Milgauss Rasta

By: Ares501 - Mr Green : January 2nd, 2014-08:22

for me and Kermit Sub

The green green grass of home

Best

Damjan

Yep...i can see that

By: Baron - Mr Red : January 2nd, 2014-08:23

lightning hand pays some tribute to its history and the GV is just a crazy touch

I have some very serious issues with...

By: gensiulia : January 2nd, 2014-08:25

...the Superluminova and the loupe on sapphire, so I would say that it is not the survey for me (or maybe the brand?)

I appreciate, however, a couple of New Rolexes: the 116509 and the 116619.

2 WG watches, who would have thought...

Funny....

By: Baron - Mr Red : January 2nd, 2014-08:27

....that is my favourite modern Dayto.... but I am not sure i love it enough to buy it.

my fav because a small amount of lume, just the hands...and little else on the dial. [nt]

By: gensiulia : January 2nd, 2014-08:32

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Lume......what is the issue? Curious?

By: Baron - Mr Red : January 2nd, 2014-08:29

yes, exactly...

By: gensiulia : January 2nd, 2014-08:34

i don't like them when begin to exit the green light at the dusk...

Chromalight....

By: Baron - Mr Red : January 2nd, 2014-08:37

.......OK, its not a vintage look, but thats one of the reasons I like it....i think its a positive for me.

it's not a matter of vintage, imho...

By: gensiulia : January 2nd, 2014-08:41

...i love my sapphire SD, you know, i wear it so much...but i can't consider it vintage only for the T<25...

Despite this, I prefer it to any post-1999 16600.

i respect yours

My personal Sub

By: Anatol : January 2nd, 2014-08:30

My 16610 Sub is my favorite modern Rolex. It is perfectly functional, classic and different:

Up until a year ago, I would have nominated my 16600 SD which is most likely the best stock modern Rolex.

But now I prefer the Sub because it is flatter and has excellent night readability with its blue Chromalight.

Chris has issues with the lime...

By: Baron - Mr Red : January 2nd, 2014-08:32

.....i love the chroma light...like you. Curious to hear what Chris says

i love the Lime in a Daiquiri :) [nt]

By: gensiulia : January 2nd, 2014-08:38

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Lime/Lume...

By: Baron - Mr Red : January 2nd, 2014-08:50

predictive text has a lot to answer to!!

Daytona 116509

By: Mark in Paris : January 2nd, 2014-08:30

I've been looking at Subs for quite a while now and appreciate the Milgaus Green glass as well since I saw it in the metal.

But the Rolex I would like to acquire, as it personifies the Rolex quality, accuracy and noble heritage (from racing mainly), is the Daytona.

The 116509 Arabic Slate mat version exactly (don't know what is its exact name).

I've been visiting a Rolex AD in Paris not long ago and came back with these pictures:

The wearing feeling was very nice and the watch not too heavy (that was my main concern before trying)

I must admit that the main reason why I chose this one is the dial. If it happened to be available in SS (which is not) I would go for a SS.

So, this brings me to the final question: isn't it a bit expensive to go WG for a dial choice?

Still thinking

Wonder what will be your choice Joe.

Mark

I have fallen for one...yes...

By: Baron - Mr Red : January 2nd, 2014-08:34

.....but i suspect will be a surprise to most. Yes....can see why you like this Dayto....

Mark, a nice choice!

By: Anatol : January 2nd, 2014-08:37

I went 50% of the way and had that dial and bezel fitted to my 116520:

It makes for a nice watch, indeed, but somehow I can never fall in love with a modern Daytona.

Really nice move Anatol...

By: Mark in Paris : January 2nd, 2014-08:44

I was wandering if that was possible as I think I saw one for sale in the past.

Can I ask you how you did this? Does Rolex still agrees to accept it for a Service?

Did you acquire the dial from official AD or from someone who possessed one?

Congratz for your choice

Mark

Not that difficult...

By: Anatol : January 2nd, 2014-08:54

The parts are availble on the known watch forum sales corners quite frequently. I have all my Rolex serviced privately by a Rolex trained watchmaker in Switzerland, so there is no issue with warranties for me.

Thanks Anatol, I'll give it a thought ;) [nt]

By: Mark in Paris : January 2nd, 2014-10:07

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Easy choice for me….

By: moc : January 2nd, 2014-09:49

Luckily I own it….

I also like:

Daytona everose(everose dial) for summers on the cote d 'azure

New daytona platinum brown bezel….for the same reasons as above…

On a more purist note:

ceramic bezel GMT

Milgauss green glass

Dayto apart, we have similar tastes!

By: amanico : January 2nd, 2014-10:00

And some similar reasons...

Best, my friend.

Nico

he he…c mon..Everose dayto is soooo macho!!

By: moc : January 2nd, 2014-11:25

Mo This message has been edited by moc on 2014-01-02 11:26:03

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